D365 Finance Consultant / Architect (CPA)

Mandatory Qualifications

CPA

The D365 Finance Consultant / Architect (CPA) will lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance across 8 countries (US, UK, Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, and Australia).

This role is responsible for designing and delivering a global finance template with a shared Chart of Accounts (CoA), while ensuring country-specific compliance, localization, and statutory reporting.

The candidate will act as a trusted advisor to CFOs and Finance leadership, driving global finance transformation, standardization, and scalable ERP architecture across multi-entity, multi-country

operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Finance Architecture & Template Design

Define and implement a global template for D365 Finance covering:

• General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash & Bank, Budgeting, Project Accounting
• Design and govern a shared global Chart of Accounts (CoA) with:
• Common global structure
• Local legal entity extensions
• Financial dimensions strategy for reporting granularity
• Establish global standards for financial processes, ensuring reusability across all countries

1. Multi-Country Implementation Leadership (8 Countries)

Lead rollout of D365 Finance across:

• US, UK, Netherlands, India, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia
• Drive a template-based rollout approach:
• Phase-wise country deployment
• Controlled deviations for localization
• Manage multi-entity, multi-currency, intercompany frameworks

1. Localization & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure full support for country-specific requirements:

• US GAAP, 1099 reporting, IRS compliance
• UK VAT, Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Netherlands EU VAT & reporting compliance
• India GST, TDS/TCS, e-Invoicing
• Singapore GST compliance
• China Golden Tax, regulatory constraints, local hosting considerations
• Japan JGAAP, consumption tax
• Australia BAS, GST reporting
• Balance global standardization vs. local statutory needs

1. Accounting & Governance (CPA Core)

Define and govern:

• Chart of Accounts (CoA) structure and usage
• Financial dimensions and account structures
• Consolidation and group reporting models
• Ensure compliance with:
• US GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations
• Audit readiness, SoX controls, internal governance
• Design intercompany accounting and consolidation frameworks

1. Implementation & Delivery Oversight

Lead end-to-end D365 Finance implementations:

• Fit-gap analysis, configuration, testing, UAT, go-live
• Define and execute:
• Data migration strategy (CoA, master data, transactional data)
• Cutover planning and reconciliation
• Oversee multi-country rollout governance and timelines

1. Integration & Data Architecture

Define integration strategy with:

• Banking systems, treasury platforms
• Tax engines and regulatory systems
• Procurement and external financial systems
• Establish enterprise financial data model and reporting framework
• Enable CFO-level insights using Power BI and analytics

1. Reporting & Financial Insights

Design global and local reporting structures:

• Financial statements, statutory reports, consolidation reports
• Enable:
• Real-time visibility into financial performance
• Forecasting and variance analysis

1. Stakeholder & Consulting Leadership

Partner with:

• CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors
• Lead:
• Steering committees, executive reviews, design authority forums
• Support:
• Pre-sales, RFPs, demos, global solution positioning

1. Governance & Best Practices

Ensure adherence to:

• Microsoft best practices (minimize customizations)
• Standardized deployment model
• Define:
• Security roles, segregation of duties (SoD)
• Audit and compliance frameworks

Required Experience (12 18 Years)

• 12 18 years in ERP / Finance Consulting
• 8 10+ years in Dynamics AX / D365 Finance
• Minimum 3 5 end-to-end D365 Finance implementations
• Proven experience in:
• Global rollouts across multiple countries
• Shared CoA and template-based implementations
• Multi-currency, multi-entity environments
• Strong exposure to:
• Global delivery models (US, Europe, APAC, India)